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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,157.02, 1,423,292.59 and 549,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,157.02, 1,423,292.59 and 549,912.02 is: 824,611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,157.02 : 1,423,292.59 = 549,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,157.02/1,423,292.59 = 549,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,157.02x = 1,423,292.59 × 549,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,157.02x = 782,685,703,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,685,703,217.93/949,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,611.40

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